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P673 ACD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

121,749 mi
Last recorded121,749 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP673 ACD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2015 121,749 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust tailpipe missing

Pass 2 Jul 2014 113,635 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 109,149 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre wareing low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wareing low on inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2012 109,149 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre wareing low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wareing low on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2011 107,654 miles

fuel filler rubber hose to tank perishing

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wareing low on inner edges

n/s/f beam pattern becoming poor

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes rusting

o/s/f brake disc wareing unevenly and rusting

o/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 14 Nov 2011 107,654 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

fuel filler rubber hose to tank perishing

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wareing low on inner edges

n/s/f beam pattern becoming poor

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes rusting

o/s/f brake disc wareing unevenly and rusting

o/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 15 Dec 2010 105,218 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 2 Dec 2010 105,158 miles

Centre Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

rear door does not open from inside and outside

Pass 2 Dec 2009 103,729 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 102,022 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 102,018 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 100,107 miles

Battery insecure

Drive Belt Tensioner requires inspection

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Windscreen Leeking

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2007 10,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Drive Belt Tensioner requires inspection

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Windscreen Leeking

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2006 94,720 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 94,715 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

stone hole in n/s headlamp

Pass 25 Oct 2005 90,331 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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P673 ACD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P673 ACD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P673 ACD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 1997.

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